17 reasons why coconuts aren’t just good for your hair

Came across this informative article via healing.about.com that gives multiple reasons why coconut isn’t JUST for natural hair moisture. Check out all the other nutritional benefits of coconuts.

1. There are times when your body fills up with heat-induced toxins.
This causes the Ph levels in the deeper digestive system to fall,
leading to severe hyperacidity. That is when coconut steps in to heal.
Because it’s anuloman in nature, capable of getting all the toxins
downward and helping to purify the digestive system of it tender coconut
balances acid levels and cools the system. This makes it superior to
other herbs and fruits which can cool down hyperacidic toxins, but do
not flush it out of the system.

3. Coconut cools a sub-energy called sadhaka pitta, which is associated with emotions.

4. Combined with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves,
garlic cumin, coriander, and turmeric, coconut is not only delicious and
versatile, but also heals the digestive system and promotes better
metabolism.

5. The juice of tender coconut has been billed the world’s safest natural soft drink, for being a nutritious thirst-quencher.

6. Combined with poppy seeds and ghee, coconut can help you sleep better!

14. If you have urine retention from heat, then coconut water helps.
Similarly, liver problems, hepatitis or inflammation are also soothed by
drinking tender coconut water.

15. There is a word called karshan meaning that which supports the
body to stay slim by enhancing fat metabolism. Vaidya Mishra says recent
research suggests that coconut is good for burning fat and lowering
cholesterol. It is clearly written in Ayurveda that the oil has karshan
properties.

16. Coconut helps detoxify.

17. It is delicious!

According to a recent article published by US Weekly, Rihanna attributes her toned midriff to her recent diet &
coconut water!

Rihanna continues to say in the article, “I wasn’t drinking enough water before, and I love coconut water, it hydrates me just as much as regular water so it really started to affect my diet and the way my body was shaping up.“